Passengers flying with Southwest Airways shall be assigned seats beginning Jan. 27, 2026.
The airline’s iconic open seating coverage is coming to an in depth, together with its provide of two free checked luggage, after greater than 50 years. Moreover, Southwest has launched new fare varieties and profit adjustments.
The adjustments come amid efforts to extend income and stay aggressive with rival airways.
High-tier prospects will stay unaffected by many of the new charges and restrictions.
The coverage adjustments will introduce a extra conventional boarding course of, during which passengers shall be grouped in line with the situation of their seats and precedence standing.
Tickets for flights with assigned seating shall be obtainable beginning July 29.
